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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.22, 1,083.72 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.22, 1,083.72 and 560.22 is: 840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.22 : 1,083.72 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.22/1,083.72 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.22x = 1,083.72 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.22x = 607,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,121.62/722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.63

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